Massage for health and healing

Massage therapy can help you heal from injuries, and from symptoms and side effects from illnesses such as cancer. A licensed massage therapist at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center has special certification to work with cancer patients. With massage, you can also lessen stress, decrease pain, gain better blood flow and move more freely.

Benefits of massage

Relaxes muscles and lowers tension

Increases joint movement and flexibility

Aids sleep

Helps immune function

Aids the body in ridding itself of metabolic waste

Helps to calm

Lowers stress and anxiety

Promotes a feeling of well-being

Offers a caring touch in a safe setting

Supports participation in fitness and exercise

Adds to elasticity of scar tissue

Adds moisture with oil or lotion

Helps maintain strength and flexibility lost to aging

Types of massage

Relaxation and stress-lowering

Deep tissue

Oncology

Swedish

Acupressure

Chair

Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD)

Therapists

Josh Casey, a licensed massage therapist, studied at the Oregon School of Massage and received specialized oncology massage training at OHSU.
He offers Swedish, deep tissue, sports and relaxation massage. Massage can help ease symptoms and side effects of illness such as cancer and fibromyalgia. It can also reduce stress, fatigue and nausea, while strengthening your immune system.

To make an appointment

To schedule an appointment, please call 503-413-6698.

Some insurance plans may pay you back for medically prescribed therapy. Please call your insurer to learn if massage is covered. At the time of your appointment, please pay by check, credit card or debit card.